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… disorders. Professions and sports that require a certain body type may also indirectly encourage eating disorders. … and wrestling often emphasize or require a thin, lean body. Certain family attitudes or dynamics may contribute to … concerned about physical fitness, including parents' own body weight and that of the child (or children). Are …
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… high triglycerides. If you take a medicine that prevents blood clots, called a blood thinner, do not take fish oil without talking to your doctor first. Taking fish oil at the same time as blood thinners may cause problems with bleeding. Talk with …
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… occurs when urea and other waste products build up in the body because the kidneys are unable to eliminate them. These substances can become poisonous (toxic) to the body if they reach high levels. Uremic syndrome may affect any part of the body and can cause: Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and …
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… lipoprotein (HDL, or "good") cholesterol in the blood. Trans fat is found in many processed foods made with … for people who are at risk for or already have high blood pressure. Try to limit how much sodium you eat to less … than 2,300 milligrams (mg) a day. This can help lower your blood pressure. If you have high blood pressure and limit …
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… tract. The person may then have a slow but constant loss of blood into the digestive tract. Over time, this may cause … into the digestive tract lining, they may damage large blood vessels. This can result in sudden, serious bleeding … tract. The person may then have a slow but constant loss of blood into the digestive tract. Over time, this may cause …
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… veins in the esophagus, stomach, and rectum enlarge to help blood flow through the liver. By slowing the heart rate and widening the blood vessels, beta-blocker medicines such as propranolol … veins in the esophagus, stomach, and rectum enlarge to help blood flow through the liver. By slowing the heart rate and …
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… to control pain. Local. It numbs a small part of the body. Regional. It blocks pain to a larger area of your body. Some types of regional anesthesia include: Peripheral … connect to it. They block pain from an entire region of the body, such as the belly, hips, or legs. General. It affects …
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… . This type of pain may occur in different areas of the body. For example: Spinal cord injury (central) pain occurs … pain is caused by the overuse of muscles in any part of the body. In people with an SCI, this often occurs because one … spasm pain is painful involuntary movements (spasms) of a body part that you can't move or can only partially move. …
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… are based on the presence of hepatitis B antigens in your blood, the level of hepatitis B viral DNA ( HBV DNA) in your blood, and the level of the liver enzyme alanine … is present (positive) or is not present (negative) in your blood. High levels of HBV DNA and liver enzymes may be …
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… prevents the lungs from getting enough oxygen into the blood. What causes it? A pneumothorax is often caused by an … examination and a chest X-ray. Your doctor may also do blood tests to measure the level of oxygen in your blood. You may need a CT scan or ultrasound to diagnose the …
